Truckee (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Truckee is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Truckee, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 5°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -8°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Truckee receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 636 mm. Truckee can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 117 mm of precipitation over 14 snowy/rainy days. In contrast September, experiences much drier conditions, with 7.8 mm of rainfall, spread across 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Truckee Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Truckee can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 14.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 6.2 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Truckee.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 68%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 36%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Truckee in the United States of America
During the months of June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of June, July, August and September are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 117 mm of rainfall.
September is the driest month with 8 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 424 hours of sunshine.
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